Test Engineer Senior Software
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Software Test Engineer, BAE Systems.
For the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
1.As a Functional Test and Evaluation (FT&E) specialist within DevOps, tested four (4) Agile Release Train (ART) applications—ServiceNow, Ingest Processing Application (IPA), SwimLane, and Google Cloud Platform Transfer on Location Optimized Node (GCP Talon) within cloud environments, ensured seamless information shared with agencies such as Threat Hunt (TH) and Vulnerability Management (VM).
2.Conducted functional testing of Unified Work-Flow (UWF) a web-based application within ServiceNow.
3.Reviewed user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure alignment with requirements.
4.Executed the test in ServiceNow, analyzed the results, documented and tracked defects using Jira.
5.Developed test procedures for each release using Zephyr, followed by generating comprehensive test reports.
6.Collaborated directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groups to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution.
7.Tested IPA, SwimLane, and GCP-Talon within the Amazon Workspace environment.
8.Verified backend data storage, ensured information was correctly stored within Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) after Cron job execution.
9.Participated in daily stand-up meetings as part of Agile methodologies.
10.Previously conducted testing within a Linux/Agile DevSecOps environment FLAREClient, Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS).
Tested the AIS and FLARESuite systems, ensured alert indicators were successfully disseminated to federal agencies and external entities.
11.Performed end-to-end testing by ingested Structured Threat Indicator eXpression (STIX) and JSON files, validated cyber threat indicators received in AIS and FLARE system components.
12.Verified that STIX/JSON files correctly arrived in AIS/FLARESuite component log files.
13.Participated in Program Increment (PI) planning at the conclusion of each PI cycle.
May/2013 – May 2019
Software Test Engineer, Northrop Grumman
For the Department of Defense (DoD):
1.Tested the Biometrics Automated Toolset (BAT) and the Biometrics Automated Toolset –Army (BAT-A) website (BAT.Web) ensuring the ability to support multiple biometric modalities such as fingerprint, iris, face recognition, voice, etc.
2.Conducted technical reviews and analyzed System Requirements Review (SRR) documents, Test Readiness Review documents, Test Plan and Version Description Documents (VDD)
3.Installed and configured Dell PowerEdge Server Platform (VRTX) with the new software build; performed hardware/software mitigation during failed software builds
4.Created test cases utilizing TestTrack Pro Client (Lifecycle Management Software)
5.Performed regression testing and system testing to ensure the new software build/updated patch works as expected
6.Performed the Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) regression test to ensure the new patch doesn’t adversely impact the database server, BAT and BAT.Web applications
7.Performed enrollments using devices to ensure biometrics are captured successfully, and images saved as expected
8.Verified tables in SQL Server Database to ensure they were updated with correct data within each table
9.Using JIRA (defect tracking) reported anomalies
10.Worked closely with the test team, team lead, and developers to discuss software releases/requirements/anomalies
11.Performed UAT (User Acceptance Test) witnessed by client
12.Wrote UAT Test Report at the end of the UAT, documenting all the test activities such as hardware/ software setup/test cases execution/anomaly/error if encountered during the UAT test.
September/2012 –April/2013
Software Quality Assurance, Internal Computer Services
For the Department of veterans Affairs (VA):
1.Tested the backend of Joomla Server and Health informatics initiative (Hi2) for the internal website.
2.Performed Technical reviews and analysis of Requirements Specification document
3.Created Test Plans, and Test Cases, along with Test Readiness Review
4.Planned and performed test requirements, validating system performance
5.Worked closely with developers to ensure all the requirements are met
March /2008 –January/2010
Software Test Engineer, American Systems Inc., Rosslyn, VA
For the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of Consular Systems Technology (CA/CST):
1.Conducted technical reviews and analysis of application requirements and associated documentations
2.Planned test efforts, defined test requirements, and performed tests to validate system performance
3.Assumed responsibility for testing activities for Immigrant Visa Application Management System (IVAMS/IVAMSWEB), and Petition Information Management System (PIMS)
4.Utilized Toad to interact with Oracle Database
5.Performed queries, procedures, and verified data in Oracle database
6.Provided management with reports of test findings and recommendations for software improvement
April/2007 – March/ 2008
Software Test Engineer, Mount Airey Group Inc., Rosslyn, VA
For DHS US-Visit project:
1.Analyzed Business Requirements, wrote test procedures and test cases for testing purposes
2.Utilized Toad to interact with Oracle Database
3.Analyzed output results for back end testing
4.Analyzed data setup, wrote defects and prepared Test Closure Memos
5.Coordinated test activities with Developers and submitted Test Status Reports to Team Leads
July/2002 – March/2007
Software Quality Assurance, STG Inc., Reston, VA
For the Department of State:
1.Developed test strategies, wrote test documents and carried out extensive tests against IBM mainframe and PC developed applications to ensure the productivity of the new code
2.Created XML test files to add, update, delete and query Visa and Passport records
3.Compared expected results to actual results
4.Ensured delivered software meets specified user requirements
5.Communicated and documented all testing activities
6.Reported defects using Rational Clear Quest
7.Coordinated with developers to formulate test strategies and fine-tuned software design to pinpoint violators
8.Provided management with summary reports of test findings and recommendations for software improvement
SKILLS
XML, Windows 2010, Windows NT, Microsoft Office, VS and SQL Server, SQL, BD2, Oracle, Rational Clear Quest, Rational ClearCase, Mercury Test Director, Team Track, ISO-9001, TestTrak Client, Linux RHEL 6/7 OS, JIRA, Zephyr, Agile methodology.
EDUCATION
Strayer University, Arlington, VA – BS/Information Systems – in progress
Computer Learning Center, Alexandria, VA - Diploma in Computer Programming 12/1997
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